Real estate law covers a wide range of topics, most commonly involving the sale, purchase, and ownership rights in real property. Real property refers to land and other structures permanently attached to land, such as buildings or fences. Equipment that is permanently integrated into such structures, for example, plumbing, central air conditioning, and lighting fixtures, are also considered real property. (Conversely, items that are not permanently attached to real property, such as furniture, are considered ‘personal property’.) In common law jurisdictions, the terms real estate and real property are used interchangeably, while the phase ‘immovable property’ may be used in civil law jurisdictions. Real estate transactions span both commercial and residential real property dealings. Although real estate transactions can involve application of federal law, they are typically governed by state and local law, varying significantly from state to state. Real estate law encompasses a myriad of legal topics spanning Land Use and Zoning, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Landlord and Tenant Law, and Foreclosure, among many others.

• Understanding Real Estate Tax-Deferred Exchanges
  A Layman's Guide to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Cod
• National Association of Realtors - Legislative/Regulatory Issues
  www.realtor.org
• NOLO - Real Estate Section
  Articles and forms needed for real estate transactions
• Consumer Handbook on Adjustable Rate Mortgages
  This website gives you an overview of ARMs, explains how ARMs work, and discusses some of the issues that you might face as a borrower.
• American Bar Associations Guide to Home Ownership
  PDF published by the ABA for Home Ownership
• Landlord Law in the United States
  Valuable Information on landlord tenant laws

• Registering Property in Japan
  This topic examines the steps, time, and cost involved in registering property in Japan.
• Global Property Guide
  Buying and Owning Property Internationally
• Property Law - Australia
  Property laws in Australi
• Real Property Lease Checklist - South Africa
  The real property lease checklist addresses the most common issues that you need to consider when you negotiate a real property lease in Under South African Real Estate Law.

• I’m facing foreclosure. Should I consult a real estate attorney?
  

  A real estate foreclosure is a complex matter that has legal ramifications. The average homeowner has little to no understanding of what happens during the foreclosure process. A homeowner may attempt to handle a foreclosure on their own at first, but most homeowners usually find it necessary to consult with a real est..